Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Subdues Russian Champion

Werdum submits Fedor via armbar

An MMA main event in San Jose,Ca. saw the favored Russian Fedor Emelianenko tap-out against Brazilian Fabricio Werdum 60 seconds into the match.

"It was only a matter of seconds before Emelianenko turned purple and his arm was bent out of its natural shape.
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San Francisco Examiner Article:

After a 27-bout win streak that was only briefly interrupted by a No-Contest-decision the seemingly invincible and #1-ranked heavyweight fighter in the world, Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko, was defeated by two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Fabricio "Vai Cavalo" Werdum in one minute flat in the main event of the Strikeforce/M-1 Global mixed martial arts fight card at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. on June 26.

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